Oceania Marina Cruise Reviews for Luxury to the South Pacific from Santiago (Valparaiso)

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My sister celebrated her 71st Birthday on the ship - the cabin team helped make her day extremely memorable! We were all "over the moon" surprised! Never been on a Cruise line that went to this extent before!!! Well done Oceania!
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Just one of the many fabulous food dishes  on the ship!
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Ceremony for "authorization to CROSS the EQUATOR" - the entertainment team were fantastic!
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Tea in the horizon Lounge!
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Valparaiso to Tahiti World Cruise Segment

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on Marina

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jes95135
10+ Cruises • Age 100s

The marina is a very comfortable ship and we and our 4 friends had a great time. Staff is very courteous and helpful; entertainment was excellent; the 4 speciality restaurants were superior - my favorite was toscana (italian). The main dining room was a disappoint. service was slow and uneven and i generally did not care for the menu offerings. we tried it 3 times for dinner. the sunday ...
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Sail Date: January 2016

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Not Our Cup of Tea

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paladin99
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We cruised Oceania for the first time on Marian on Jan 7, 2016 from Valparaiso to Papeete. This was our 40 something cruise. We cruised previously with Seabourne, Crystal, Azamara, HAL, Princess and RCC, but first time with Oceania. We are mostly itinerary driven so we picked Oceania because she is scheduled to stop at Easter Island for two days. As it turned out, we were there only one day ...
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Sail Date: January 2016

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Food a major disappointment, which reduces rating by two stars.

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Tucsonbillnange
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

First time on Oceania but about 25 cruises under our belt ranging from Azamara, Celebrity, Princess, etc. We had really looked forward to this cruise based on the itinerary (Tahiti) and the Oceania's reputation for excellent food. Unfortunately we found the menus to be repetitive, not too extensive and in many cases just plain mediocre. Indeed, we have experienced better food and choices on ...
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Sail Date: January 2016

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Oceania Pacific Serenade, Valparaiso to Papeete

Review for a Transpacific Cruise on Marina

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EdmBoomer
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first cruise with Oceania and I have to admit to being a little disappointed with the company. The Itinerary was great, although you have to be prepared for a lot of sea days (10) for the opportunity to visit Easter Island. Oceania's strong points are service and dining. The Marina itself is beautiful, well fitted and decorated, food is good and staff are absolutely ...
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Sail Date: January 2016

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


South Seas Paradise Lost (B+): 17 Dec 2014 to 4 Jan 2015

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flyingdutchman6989
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We're seasoned cruisers (33 total - going all the way back to Grace Lines "Santa Rosa" in 1957), and this marked our first time aboard Oceania. We sailed on Marina from Valparaiso on 17 Dec & disembarked in Tahiti on 4 Jan 2015. We'd booked our air through Oceania as well, and were quite concerned from the start that Oceania had cut the time to catch our connecting AA international flight from ...
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Sail Date: December 2014

Cabin Type: Concierge Level


A Wonderful Cruise!

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cassandra44
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We had been trying to get to the South Pacific for some time and had always been thwarted in our efforts. Then we noticed the Oceania cruise from Valparaiso. A bit of a tight squeeze getting there after Christmas but the flight arrangements Toronto-Miami-Santiago worked out just fine. We took the transfer from Santiago to the port of Valparaiso - a very busy port and it was interesting to watch ...
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Sail Date: December 2013


South Seas and Easter Island

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carld
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first experience traveling with Oceania. We usually choose our cruise based on the itinerary. We had always wanted to see Easter Island and Pitcairn Island so we booked the trip. Oceania was offering free air as well as free internet and prepaid gratuities. They also offered $500 in onboard credit and our travel agent also gave us $500 in onboard credit. Even with inflated wine and ...
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Sail Date: December 2013


Uneven Experience with Oceania

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trevaann
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

The Marina is a beautiful ship with large open areas. Even when the ship is completely full, as it was for us, you do not feel crowded anywhere. On the top of the ship is a running track and below it and above the pool another walking area. Unfortunately, both are without cover and provide the only options for walking outside since there is no promenade deck on this ship. Also, on the top deck you ...
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Sail Date: December 2013


Easter Island and French Polynesia

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carld
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first experience traveling with Oceania. We usually choose our cruise based on the itinerary. We had always wanted to see Easter Island and Pitcairn Island so we booked the trip. Oceania was offering free air as well as free internet and prepaid gratuities. They also offered $500 in onboard credit and our travel agent also gave us $500 in onboard credit. Even with inflated wine and ...
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Sail Date: December 2013


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